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BSA Bantam facts for kids

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BSA Bantam D1 early.jpg

The BSA Bantam is a small two-stroke motorcycle that was made by the Birmingham Small Arms company from 1949 to 1972.

History

The bike originally came from a German design, the DKW RT 125, from before World War II. There were more than 8 different versions of the bike, from the D1 to the B175, these bikes has engines that range from 125cc to 175cc

Images for kids

  • Kmt and krt on bsa

    Nepalese merchants on a Bantam in Lhasa, Tibet ca. 1952

  • Bantengine

    125 cc engine on a Bantam D1

  • Plunger suspension

    Bantam D1 plunger frame suspension detail. The telescoping "cans" cover and protect the springs. Maximum travel is probably less than indicated by the amount of inner can (chrome) showing and the position of the chainguard. Note the rod-actuated rear brake.

  • BSA BANTAM D1

    Bantam D1

  • BSA Bantam D3 Major 1955

    BSA Bantam D3 148cc two-stroke motorcycle

  • BantamD7

    Bantam D7

  • 1970 BSA Bantam B175

    Bushman, note high exhaust.

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